Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has introduced FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™, a free design software purpose-built for micro control systems. The new platform, Version 1, supports Micro800 controllers. It offers a unified workspace for programming, configuration, and troubleshooting. This helps machine builders and makers of compact systems create automation solutions faster. This software addresses long development cycles, scattered tools, and limited flexibility. It benefits industries such as packaging, water and wastewater, agriculture, and material handling.
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It makes the process easier from design to deployment. You can also manage multiple devices. Key capabilities include a modern, intuitive design environment, faster downloads and improved online workflows, and multi-device support for Micro810® and newer Micro800 Lx0E controllers. “FactoryTalk Design Workbench software is our next-generation design environment for micro control systems, delivering a productive, more reliable and familiar experience for users of Rockwell Automation products,” said Wan Shan Loo, Product Manager at Rockwell Automation. “With support for Micro800 controllers and a scalable architecture, it simplifies workflows and lays the foundation for broader device integration in the future.”